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Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 05/17/2011�►' Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U. Advisory Committee 2885 Horseshoe Drive South Naples FL 34104 May 17, 2011 Minutes 161 A26 I. The meeting was called to order by Dale Lewis at 3:30 PM. II. ATTENDANCE Members: Dale Lewis, Betty Schudel, Helen Carella (Excused), John Weber County: Darryl Richard- Project Manager, Gloria Herrera - Budget Analyst Others: Manuel Gonzalez- Hannula Landscaping, Scott Windham - Windham Studio, Jerry Parillo- Applicant, Sue Chapin - Public, Darlene Lafferty - Juristaff III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Add: V. C. Review of Application to the Radio Road MSTUAdvisory Board John Weber moved to approve the agenda as amended Second by Betty SchudeL Motion carried unanimously 3 -0. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 19, 2011 Dale Lewis moved to approve the April 19, 2011 minutes as submitted Second by Betty Schudel. Motion carried unanimously 3 -0. V. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REPORT: A. Budget Report — Gloria Herrera reviewed the following: (See attached) o Uncollected Ad Valorem Tax $21,869.66 Dale Lewis inquired on the final (FY 11) Carry Forward amount. Darryl Richard requested Gloria Herrera verify the Carry Forward variance and final June Taxable Value for all the MSTU Committees. Dale Lewis moved for Staff to provide the (final) Carry Forward amount by next month (June) at the latest. Second by Betty Schudel. Motion carried unanimously 3 -0. B. Project Manager Report - Darryl Richard — Discussed under V. C. C. Review of Application to the Radio Road MSTU Advisory Board It was confirmed that Jerry Parillo is a year -round Resident in the Briarwood development. 1 �2 A26 Project Managers Report (See attached) Darryl Richard reported on the following items: (R -22) Devonshire Shrub Refurbishment • Plans are under ROW Permit review - ROW Permit is required prior to Bid solicitation • Anticipates a 21 day Bid process • Lane Closure Fees are not applicable to Devonshire (R -24) Moving the Type M Controller o Trouble shooting is being performed on the Irrigation Controller as relocating the Controller did not solve all the issues Dale Lewis requested Staff provide information on Sunshine Law to Jerry Parillo. Staff will provide the Sunshine Law training CD to Jerry Parillo. Dale Lewis moved to recommend Jerry Parillo to the BCCfor approval to fill the (Radio Road Beautification MSTO vacant position Willing Wilfred Jaeger's term.) Second by Betty SchudeL Motion carried unanimously 3 -0. VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT A. Hannula - Manuel Gonzalez reported: o Evaluation of Turf dry spots will be conducted Scott Windham perceived the turf dry spots may be due to: o Watering restrictions o Insufficient Irrigation (head) coverage Pam Lunch noted the Reuse Water supply is very low at this time. Manuel Gonzalez continued with the report: o (2) Jatropha Trees toppled (due to winds) - Trees will replanted and staked o Replaced (2) Sable Palms (warranty item) o Supplemental fertilization will be applied to Magnolia and Jatropha Trees B. Windham Studio Scott Windham reviewed the following: • Viny Bougainvillea will be trimmed and replaced if needed (with Helen Johnson Dwarf) • Requested the following of Hannula - Additional Fertilization on (3) Foxtail Palms located at the new traffic signal - Proactive approach on weed control - Evaluate the median turf at Santa Barbara 2 161 'It 1 26 Discussion ensued on median turf issues at Santa Barbara. It was noted that during a previous Project pieces of concrete and blacktop were discovered underground and removed from the median. The soil quality was in question. Dale Lewis deemed the unsightly median is the public's first impression of Radio Road when entering the Project area from Santa Barbara (similarly when entering from Airport Pulling.) Staff requested a quote to replace turf sections from the 1St median at Santa Barbara. After much discussion it was concluded to: • Replace the sod with ground cover (1St median at Santa Barbara) • Conduct soil sample tests — Substitute soil may be required • Windham Studio will submit a Proposal for the suggested plant material(s) VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPORT- Windham Studio A. Devonshire Refurbishment — Previously discussed under V. C. Discussion took place on an article concerning Black Olive Trees and caterpillar infestation. Manuel Gonzalez responded: o A Systemic insecticide will be applied annually (included in the Maintenance Contract) — Systemic insecticide is applied to the root base Pam Lulich stated proper nutrition and adequate watering will prevent caterpillar infestation (based on the article.) Staff requested a quote (Hannula) to apply Systemic insecticide on (44) Black Olive trees. VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Devonshire Water Usage Scott Windham stated (2) Water Meters will be installed: • On the Well (located across from the Mixing Chamber) • On the effluent line going to the Mixing Chamber Discussion took place on the timing of the MSTU summer meeting schedule and receiving Bids for the Project. 3 161�ZAZ6 Dale Lewis suggested rescheduling the June (21 ") meeting to provide the County sufficient time to receive Bids. Dale Lewis moved to reschedule the (June) meeting to June 2e to give the County (Staffi time to receive Bids. Second by Betty Schudel. Motion carried unanimously 3 -0. IX. NEW BUSINESS - None X. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None XI. PUBLIC COMMENT Sue Chapin gave an update on Radio Road East MSTU: o Plans were submitted by the Landscape Architect o A Public meeting was held o (3) main large Trees will be utilized o Project cost estimate - $735,000.00 - Based on the cost estimate the Project completion date is 2017 o (1) Main Well will be installed o Public concern was expressed on the 2017 Project completion date - A Public petition is underway to request funding options from the BCC Michelle Arnold announced Radio Road East MSTU is postured to receive Grant monies in FYI 4. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 P.M. Radio Road Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee ac4;t ' . S " ��- Dale Lewis, Chairman These minutes approved by the Committee on as presented or amended The next meeting is June 28, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. Growth Management Division — Construction & Maintenance 2885 Horseshoe Drive South Naples, FL 34104 4